Enterprise Network Solutions Architect – FUOPS

General Dynamics Information Technology • Fairview Park, OH

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is hiring an Enterprise Network Solutions Architect to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, Virginia. The role supports an IT Service Management contract that operates, modernizes, and evolves ARNG’s global IT services, including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management. The program supports ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, WAN, authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, and application hosting, using the ITIL framework for its IT Service Management model. A current, active Secret clearance is required.

As the Network Engineering Technical Lead for Future Operations (FUOPS), this position leads initiatives and projects involving architecture, design, implementation, and modernization of the DoDIN-A(NG) and DoDIN-A(NG)-S enterprise networks. The architect prepares and reviews engineering solutions, architecture design documents, and implementation plans; assesses technology gaps; and recommends improvements to network operations, security, and scalability. The role also evaluates emerging communications and software-defined networking technologies, conducts trade studies and proof-of-concept testing, and supports evaluation of technologies aligned with Army Unified Network Plan objectives, automation, and AI integration.

The position is based at Fairview Park in Falls Church, Virginia, with three days onsite and up to two days of telework. The onboarding and transition period may require up to 90 days of onsite support. Work schedules may change in response to mission requirements. Travel is described as less than 10% in one section and 10–25% in another. Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

The likely salary range is $164,382–$199,251; actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements. GDIT’s listed benefits include medical plan options, dental and vision plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off and leave programs, and various disability, life, and other insurance offerings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent training as described in the posting.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in network engineering and technology integration in a large global environment.
• At least 8 years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience with Cisco and Palo Alto routing, switching, IDS/IPS, and firewall technologies.
• At least 4 years in a technical leadership or engineering lead capacity; the posting also specifies 2+ years of technical leadership managing engineering projects and delegating tasks.
• Current active Secret clearance at the time of interview and ability to maintain an active clearance; ability to obtain TS/SCI eligibility.
• Expertise in advanced routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF, MPLS, VPN architectures, Next-Generation Firewalls, and IDS/IPS policy engineering.
• Expertise in 802.1X / Comply to Connect technologies from ForeScout and/or Cisco ISE.
• Ability to identify automation opportunities, evaluate solutions, and complete engineering and implementation.
• Experience designing, preparing, and executing enterprise-scale network engineering solutions in DoD environments.
• Experience leading engineering teams, assigning tasks, establishing technical standards, and conducting peer design reviews.
• Strong briefing and communication skills, including presenting technical solutions, problem reports, and corrective actions to senior military and government leadership.
• Expertise securing and hardening network devices in compliance with DISA STIGs, CORA frameworks, and DoD cybersecurity directives.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities, including leading troubleshooting of enterprise issues and defining corrective actions.
• Strong technical documentation skills, including authorship of architecture design documents, engineering implementation plans, SOPs, and technical white papers.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and manage multiple high-priority engineering workstreams concurrently.
• Must possess, before starting, a baseline certification meeting at least DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAT Level II (for example, CompTIA Security+ CE) or IAT Level III (for example, CASP+ CE or CISSP).
• Must possess, before starting, a professional-level Computing Environment certification (for example, Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or Palo Alto Networks PCNSE).
• Must conform to DoD 8140 certification standards when those requirements are implemented on the program or contract.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be available for a hybrid arrangement with three onsite days and up to two telework days; onboarding and transition may require onsite support for up to 90 days.
• Scheduled weekly hours are 40.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and direct FUOPS initiatives and projects supporting the architecture, design, implementation, and modernization of the DoDIN-A(NG) and DoDIN-A(NG)-S enterprise networks.
• Prepare and review comprehensive engineering solutions, architecture design documents, and engineering implementation plans for complex ARNG strategic initiatives.
• Help architect scalable cloud and hybrid infrastructure and define how IT services can grow with business goals.
• Implement process automation and scripting tools to reduce manual tasks and improve system efficiency.
• Analyze usage data to forecast computing needs, control IT budgets, and optimize vendor contracts.
• Partner with security teams to operationalize controls, conduct regular backups, and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Perform enterprise architecture and technology gap analyses and recommend strategic improvements to network operations, security, and scalability.
• Develop, review, and defend complex change requests before the Change Configuration Board (CCB), and govern enterprise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Evaluate and integrate emerging communications and software-defined networking technologies; conduct trade studies and proof-of-concept testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and vendors on technical engagements to support cohesive solution delivery.
• Support evaluation of technologies to meet Army Unified Network Plan objectives, including automation and AI integration, and modernize existing service operations.
• Lead engineering teams, assign tasks, establish technical standards, conduct peer design reviews, and lead troubleshooting of high-visibility enterprise issues.
• Present technical solutions, problem reports, and corrective actions to senior military and government leadership.
• Produce technical documentation, including Architecture Design Documents, Engineering Implementation Plans, SOPs, and technical white papers.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and company match
• Flexible work weeks where possible
• Vacation, sick, and personal time off plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior